I attended the Plein Air Workshop at Kline Academy, excited to improve my painting skills and…read morereceive guidance from the instructor. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. Despite the class being very small (only five students), the instructor completely ignored me the entire session, while giving multiple rounds of feedback to other students--including one sitting directly in front of me. I even walked to the location with the instructor, so there's no way this was just an oversight. I paid for this class expecting at least some level of instruction, but I left feeling like my presence didn't matter. If I wanted to paint outside alone with zero feedback, I could have done so for free.

It was cool.. We attended the model posing class, Everyone was warm and very polite..read more

I took workshops with Kathy about three years ago and had a wonderful experience. Not only are…read moreKathy's classes a great way to explore the Artist within, but Kathy has every attribute you would want in a teacher. She is encouraging, supportive and knows her stuff. I love the title, "The Art Process" as it speaks volumes to me as to how much fun and how much artistic satisfaction I get while in the process of creating and the process of learning. I just got back from Kathy's weekend Art Retreat in Santa Barbara. There were so many things about it that were positive. Thanks Kathy for providing an environment where I was able to explore, create, and feel inspired both artistically and spiritually.

I highly recommend Kathy's mixed media class for adults. If you're looking for a place to ignite…read moreyour creative spark in a safe and supportive environment, then look no further. The Art Process is all of those things and more. You do not have to be an artist or have any prior experience. Her teaching methods are all about getting in touch with your innate creativity and bypassing the ever present "inner critic." It's not about perfecting your technique, or learning how to do art in a specific way. In fact, it's the exact opposite. You will learn how to let go and trust your intuition. Additionally (and perhaps most importantly), her workshops are so much fun! I also love her studio - it's a bright and inviting space with beautiful views.

The best art teacher. Rama is very talented! I am so appreciative of the space Rama has given my…read moredaughter. A personal experience no one can duplicate. You will not find a better art teacher. Her and her son are truly loving and good people.

Rama and West LA Art Center is truly amazing. This place is life changing and transformational…read more Rama, the owner and art teacher has been a mentor, support system, and the most amazing art teacher. I have been going to her for over 10 years and the level of respect I have for her is unmatched. She not only is an amazing human being, but she is an amazing artist herself who teaches you the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and beyond. I have made masterpieces with her and she guides you through it all! She puts her students first and makes sure they succeed in every single way. It is a privilege to be one of Rama's long standing students. I have also been able to help her grow her business and she is such a pleasure to work with. Her energy, her calming presence, and love for her job makes painting so enjoyable. I am so ever grateful for Rama and her work! I only want to see Rama succeed and grow her business even more. I am so grateful for her and I hope anyone has the privilege to take at least one of her classes!

I just loved this studio. I was looking for an adult water color class and was instead lead to the…read morevision board class. It was such a pleasant surprise. Montine is an excellent facilitator for these classes; her sweetness and warmth make everyone feel comfortable and I learned a lot about myself during our short three visit sessions. Long story even longer, I highly recommend this studio to anyone who is looking to make their life a little richer. Lots of love for this studio! GO!

Hi all! Just do it! If you have been procrastinating like me you don't have to. Just do it! I…read moresigned up for PYGO(paint your guts out) through groupon and I was very satisfied! I met nice people, had fun, and learned a lot about watercolor and so much more. I recommend Montine's classes to everyone with or without experience. She is very knowledgable, sincere, and patient and makes classes lots of fun! The "gift" was that I learned it's ok to have fun and learn at the same time. You will not be disappointed if you take a class at PYGO! "Just do it"!,, Linda. ;()-

I had my birthday party at Elizabeth's studio and it was just perfect! Everyone had a great time…read moremaking ceramics and Liz was so helpful showing everyone various techniques to create beautiful pottery. I can't wait to see how everyone's pieces turned out! If you are looking for a unique location for your next small group event check out Elizabeth's studio, you will be very happy that you did!

Took a ceramic 'class' or signed up for a ceramic session. The owner seemed annoyed by questions…read moreand didn't offer much guidance or attention. I was grateful for the other participants who were helpful. I have looked at other ceramic study or 'classes' and many of them offer a specific session (for instance: mugs or vases making) this is open to your own creativity, which I liked. But if you're looking for instruction, or a situation where you can learn- this is not the best studio for that

All I can say is Wow! My (almost 6 year old) son has always shown an interest in & propensity for…read moreart. So when it came time to enroll in summer camps, I searched through the multitude of art camps, almost ignoring Kids Artistic Sense because it is housed in the near-barren Westside Pavillion. I am so glad that I decided instead to go check it out in person. Such a pleasant surprise. A most beautiful (and clean!) facility focused on real art (not piles of papers & craft projects that you don't know what to do with). Other activities like Legos, clay/kinetic sand, even an area for ball play so kids can shake their wiggles out! The most warm & encouraging staff, led by Miss Sandra who truly knew my son after his first visit. We started with a one-day trial on Memorial Day & ended up signing up for 3 weeks of summer camp. (2 of which are already sadly done). My son cannot wait to go back in July for his 3rd week & we are trying to rearrange our schedule to add another week. It is that special! Check out the paintings he is most proud of! And go check it out for yourself :)

Our 7 year daughter has been taking art classes at Kids Artistic Sense for two years and she loves…read moreit. She looks forward to the classes every week. They do a great job of letting kids express themselves, and at the same time teaching them about different artists and techniques. We had her birthday party there this year and it was AMAZING. The kids had a ton of fun and created beautiful individual paintings and a group painting. I highly recommend it. The staff were so helpful and made the experience fun for everyone. Many of the parents and kids said how much they enjoyed it. We ordered food Frida's Tacos in the mall and the food was delicious. You can order from any restaurant you choose which is another plus. I can say enough great things about them. :) Aloka 4/6/18 update It's now been two more years and our daughter and son have been going to kids artistic sense. They had so much fun doing camp over spring break. I posted the most recent picture. It's such a flexible option for breaks as you can do the days that work with your scheuxls

Ilana Block is the Best Darn Art Teacher in Los Angeles, and I'm lucky to have found her! She is…read morenot only a well respected artist in Los Angeles, her true genius is teaching. Ilana knows the Art World inside-out and is brilliant in how she pulls just the right Art Book out of her library to help demonstrate an idea or direction to the whole class or to an individual artist, especially when we're stuck and need help to move forward. As a new student, Ilana will take you from wherever you are artistically and help you find your own direction, style, and voice. Her patience is amazing and her knowledge is even more amazing! Every class turns an ordinary day into a Mini Master Class with our Mentor, the Best Darn Art Teacher in Los Angeles!

ILANA BLOCH Art teacher EXTRAORDINAIRE !…read more After years of art study with various teachers in drawing, painting in water color and oils -learning the techniques of the masters-I wanted a new direction. I went on a search for an art class where I could learn to explore art abstraction and new media. To my great advantage, I learned of ILANA BLOCH. Her knowledge of art history and the current art scene is keen and accurate. Combined with an uncanny people sensitivity and "computer mind" my own artistic output has grown exponentially! Her small classes (in an intimate, well-equipped studio) comprise students of all skill levels. I marvel at how she guides each person so personally...geared directly to the individual. You'd be lucky to score a spot in one of her classes!

My son has thrived since working with Heather. I love her flexibility to support her students with…read morewhatever medium they would like. She sees what they are feeling passionate about that day and then shows them the steps and skills they need to do their best. He's made so many beautiful pieces from paintings to stone carvings. I highly recommend Heather!

I'm updating my review from 7 years ago. My kids have been going to Heather's art class for 9…read moreyears. I'm happy to say my older one is majoring in studio art in college and my younger one looks forward to class every week--it's his favorite extracurricular activity. The small class size is perfect for my kids. They can decompress after being surrounded by the pressures of school all day, they feel completely comfortable around Heather, they feel free and it is enjoyable for them. Heather introduces a variety of techniques and media so there's always something new to learn and explore. The ability for my son to have in depth conversations about art/history/the world while creating art is rare. Heather focuses on the individual child and takes the time to understand them.